Lightest Satellite Phones — Our Top Picks
Looking for the lightest satellite phones? These are our top picks, ranked by weight — all of them provide reliable voice calls and text messaging, wherever you are.
1. Thuraya XT-LITE
The lightest satellite phone here at just 212 grams, this offering from Thuraya provides cost-effective, lightweight voice and text services.
- Regional coverage
- Cost-effective option
- Good for Northern Africa and the Middle East
2. Iridium Extreme
Iridium’s highly versatile and flexible option is just 247 grams — the second lightest here, packed with utility and based on a truly global network.
- True global cover
- Very flexible option
- Great for emergency use
- Good for mountainous areas
- Rugged — IP65 and MIL-STD 810F
- Recommended option for the UK
3. Iridium 9555
Packed into just 266 grams, the Iridium 9555 offers global coverage and lightweight comms, allowing cost-effective talk time wherever you are.
- True global cover
- Very flexible option
- Great for emergency use
- Good for mountainous areas
- Recommended option for on land in the UK
4. IsatPhone 2
Whilst the heaviest of these at 318 grams, the IsatPhone 2 is robust and rugged, giving you voice communications in even harsh environments within Inmarsat’s extensive network coverage.
- Good network coverage
- Cost-effective near-global option
- Very rugged — IP65, IK04